Multicultural Counseling Chapter 1

In her article Siegel states that, “Incorporating components such as culturally framed trust building (such as pairing youths with mentors), stigma reduction, friendly milieus (such as serving culturally familiar foods and playing music popular with the culture), and services; and peer, family, and community involvement (including use of peer counselors and mentors, hosting parent weekends, and linking clients with senior center and community services) are recommended for improving cultural competence”, (Siegel, 2011). By incorporating some of these components into the way I practice and taking these components into mind could hopefully dissolve any limitations or biases that I may hold against any cultures. McBride also states the importance of being well versed in multicultural counseling by saying, “Counselor educators should also encourage self-reflection of counselor trainees to challenge the biases and assumptions they may hold against minority groups, such as the geriatric population. Self-awareness of biases and stereotypes is imperative when counseling diverse clients. This may be an uncomfortable process and, therefore, may cause some anxiety in both counselor trainees and counselor educators. As a result, some counseling programs may not emphasize self-reflection as much as they should. Therefore, greater emphasis needs to be placed on

As I have gone through the Counseling process I have seen myself grow in both emotional and spiritual levels. I believe counseling is completely biblical. As Christians we are to sharpen one another (Proverbs. 27:17), counseling is a form of “sharpening.” When it comes to psychology, I believe that God has gifted men with the wisdom to integrate his gift of science, nature, and His Word to evaluate the human psyche. Often individuals cringe at the thought of counseling, because maybe there they have a negative connotation towards the need for counseling and going forward with counseling. It stands true though in my life counseling has make an impact counseling on my life.

The article helped me to understand that multicultural counseling plays a major part in the understanding of the client. Understanding my own biases regarding multiculturalism based upon my own racial group and identity will fundamentally impact my counseling approach. My Way of Being with the client in the counseling session will be directly affect by my ability to understand his or her cultural differences.

As counselors, we are ethically and morally obligated to provide quality and culturally competent services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. The ACA Code of Ethics (2014) outlines, as one of its most important principles, “honoring diversity and embracing a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural context,” (p. 3). It is imperative that counselors are culturally competent in their approach with individuals from varying diverse backgrounds. This paper will examine a case study of Luis, a Latino male, who is participating in counseling services. It will explore the counselor’s application of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) multicultural competencies. It will investigate the integration of multicultural adaptations, the counselor’s effectiveness, and insights gained by the author. Finally, one recommendation will be made on how to increase cultural competency in this specific case study.

Zunker informs us that Sue, Ivey and Pederson recognized that a theory for multicultural counseling was necessary; the premise of this theory is that learning occurs within a cultural context, that cultural identity changes and that culture is both inclusive and broad (Sue, Ivey & Pederson 1996; Zunker, 2006).The sociopolitical

This paper will discuss how the theories and history of counseling impacted cultural groups. Therefore, it’s important to know the history and theories of counseling when it comes to culturally diverse groups. This knowledge helps understand better the effect and role that each cultural group plays within society. Counselors will be expected to work with culturally diverse groups in a professional and ethical way.

Understanding of the different cultural and racial population is important for counselors to recognize and consider in counseling. Due to the various approaches that should be taken when dealing with different cultures. Our textbook states “Counseling without attention or respect to the critical differences of diversity will likely not be successful.” (Clinton & Ohlschlager pg. 617) It is like you must put their shoes on, within the context of culture for the counselor to be effective. For example, when dealing with Asian clients they are very likely to have intense familial relationships. This contrasts with modern day United States American culture; our culture is centered on the self, not the us.

In the article “The relationship between mindfulness and multicultural counseling competence” the authors Ivers, Johnson, Clarke, Newsome, and Berry wanted to examine the implications of the association between Mindfulness and Multicultural Counseling Competence (MCC) on counselor’s education and practice. They describe MCC as the effectiveness of a counselor when providing therapy to a client from a different culture. A counselor who seeks information about other cultures is known to have multicultural knowledge, which will help him/her acquire multicultural awareness at the time of treating a client.

Below, I will discuss the results of a multicultural self-assessment that I took. I will describe a time in which I felt “other”. I will then proceed to explain my personal feelings regarding each. I will discuss a course of action I plan to take as a result of the multicultural assessment. I will develop a counseling identity statement. Finally, I will explain why multicultural awareness and cultural competency are important in the field of counseling.

I am pursuing a major in psychology because it will prepare me for a career as a multicultural counselor. I will use my psychology background to help immigrants and refugees assimilate into American culture. By studying psychology, I am able to understand their perspectives because I, first, understood my own behaviors and actions. I can label my emotions, when a situation occurs, and know what action to expect next. By learning about my own habits, I have improved myself and my relationships through managing my emotions and behaviors.

Multicultural counseling competencies (MCC) module is designed to train counselors on Multicultural competences. “The main objective of the MCC training module is to (a) increase the MCC level; (b) build awareness among counselors about the assumptions, values and biases towards other cultures; (c) improve the understanding of the client’s worldview and different culture; and (d) train counselors to identify strategies and appropriate interventions as well as techniques in working with clients from different cultures”. (Anuar, Mohd Jaladin, 2016) The 18-hour course has 11 activities and 5 sub-modules based on the Addie system. “The modules 3 main characteristics are based on 1) awareness of the counselor of assumptions, values, and biases; 2) understanding of the cultural worldview of different clients; and 3) developing intervention strategies and techniques accordingly. The three dimensions are 1) belief/attitude, 2) knowledge, and 3) skills. Through this matrix formula, the nine main competencies have been identified” (Lee, 2008; Minami, 2008; Sue et al., 1992; Wendt & Gone, 2011)

Because multicultural counseling can have a myriad of people with different personalities and backgrounds, many ethical procedures cannot address all the circumstances that a counselor could come across. According to Diller (2011) it is critical when preparing to work with clients of a particular ethnic group by doing research into the group’s history, culture, and health issues (p. 320). This would include not only academic, professional, or web searches, but travel,

Back in the 1800s and 1900s, the norms of the time were very different compared to the norms of the 21st century. Men usually had jobs where they were in positions of power or had jobs doing with hard physical labour. On the other hand, women usually had jobs that were more tedious and less respected by society. There were many characters in these novels that stook by the sexual and gender norms throughout the story, such as Torvald Helmer, Jake Barnes, and Dexter Green.

Here we have Jimmy a 21 year old veteran of Asian of descent who is deep seated I his culture, married and an expecting father. During his first deployment he witnessed countless number of friend be killed by roadside bombs, less than three months into his tour. He had gotten work that both his parents had been killed by a drunk driver, an event he has not come to grips with. Upon learning his wife was having complication with the pregnant he was given an honorable discharge to care for her.

Throughout life, one horrific experience alone can immensely change one’s opinions on certain concepts, such as justice. These changed opinions often lead to distorted views of justice, or merely injustice. In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens acknowledges these compelling considerations by using extravagant symbolism to portray Justice as a significant theme. Throughout the scenes, particularly within France, the Revolutionary mob visualizes justice as a concept that revolves around unethical principles, such as bloodlust, which results in many unfair arrests and murders. Readers are bound to understand these inequitable arrests and attacks in specific ways because of how Dickens illustrates these situations with interesting rhetorical